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Taco salad vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco salad and short ribs

  • Taco salad has more folate, while short ribs have more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 96% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 8 times less folate than taco salad. Taco salad contains 42µg of folate, while short ribs contain 5µg.
  • The amount of sodium in short ribs is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +708.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1184.6%
Contains more IronIron +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +845.5%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +718.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +252.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +102.5%
Contains more OtherOther +119.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +222.9%
Contains more FatsFats +462.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +624.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco salad Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 2.62µg 96%
Saturated fat 3.446g 17.8g 65%
Fats 7.46g 41.98g 53%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 18.88g 41%
Selenium 2.2µg 20.8µg 34%
Zinc 1.36mg 4.88mg 32%
Protein 6.68g 21.57g 30%
Cholesterol 22mg 94mg 24%
Calories 141kcal 471kcal 17%
Iron 1.15mg 2.31mg 15%
Sodium 385mg 50mg 15%
Phosphorus 72mg 162mg 13%
Choline 23.3mg 82.2mg 11%
Folate 42µg 5µg 9%
Calcium 97mg 12mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.252mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.22mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 2.452mg 8%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.013mg 7%
Carbs 11.91g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.53g 4%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Copper 0.113mg 0.099mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 11.91g 0g N/A
Potassium 210mg 224mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Taco salad
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.